Vehicle Description
From the time Lincoln introduced the K-series in 1931 through the
end of production in 1939, the model represented the most
luxurious, technologically advanced models in Lincoln's pre-war
history. Of those, the 2,269 Lincoln Model KBs built in 1932 and
1933 are widely considered the finest Lincoln automobiles ever
built. They were powered by the company's first V-12, a massive 448
cu. in. mill with fork-and-blade connecting rods that was virtually
hand-built to order and produced an impressive 150 horsepower with
peerless smoothness. The Model KB was capable of a top speed of 120
mph, a speed comparable to such greats as the Duesenberg Model J
and Marmon Sixteen�making this one of the great motor cars of the
Classic Era. This marvelous and highly stylish Lincoln Model KB
wears factory-built and supremely handsome seven-passenger sedan
coachwork. It features beautiful cloth upholstery on both the front
and rear seats, and no division window between the passenger
compartments. It was acquired by a respected collector in the early
1980s from the widow of its longtime owner, who had disassembled
the car for restoration but never completed the work. The project
was brought to the previous owner's longtime restorer, Ed Cobb of
Washington Court House, Ohio, who performed a body-on restoration
of the car, finishing in this elegant and subtle two-tone color
scheme. Even the trunk is a correct and extremely rare Beals &
Selkirk unit, with four pieces of fitted luggage tucked within. As
with the body, the interior is very elegant and quite understated,
featuring sunshades on all rear windows and folding opera seats.
The lovely restoration won its Primary First prize in Classic Car
Club of America judging in 1985, eventually achieving Senior
Premier Status by 1995. Yet it was no mere showpiece; the owner
drove it on the Colonial Coast CARavan tour in 1985, and it
received the Crosset Award as the finest automobile on its first
CARavan. It has aged remarkably well, and presents in marvelous
condition throughout, with a gentle mellowing to the finishes. The
owner of the car commented, "Edsel Ford's influence is clearly seen
in this car; he had a lot of class, and that is clearly reflected
in the design of the '33 Lincoln, where the body lines follow the
curve of the running board. I think it is the best-looking sedan
that Lincoln ever built, even better than the custom jobs." We
wholeheartedly agree that this is one incredibly handsome sedan,
with a discreetly sporty character thanks to the flowing, low-slung
lines. The previous owner's words should stand as the last word on
this beautiful, well-maintained automobile, which awaits
participation in its next CARavan with seven happy passengers
tucked aboard, and the powerful, silken V12 providing effortless
progress. Offers welcome and trades considered
